The Currahee Challenge takes place from the base of Currahee Mountain on the Colonel Robert Sink Trail, the training site of the 501st, 506th, 511th and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments seen in Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan & The Dirty Dozen. Come and join us for an excellent and challenging 5K run/walk or 10K hill run. PLEASE NOTE: the finish line will remain open until 11:30am.
This year the Currahee Challenge is sponsored by the Currahee Military Museum. The Stephens Co. Historical Society Office, Currahee Military Museum, and Stephens Co. History Museum are all located in the newly-renovated Train Depot in historical downtown Toccoa, GA, where paratroopers first arrived in town by train before walking to the camp to begin their training. NEED SOME CURRAHEE GEAR? Come visit our shop or find your favorite items.
Currahee Military Museum is located in Historic Downtown Toccoa at 160 Alexander Street, Toccoa, GA 30577. Make sure to plan a visit to the museum while in Toccoa!
Registration this year is capped at 280 for a total number of participants. This is 280 spots available for the combined 5K and 10K, SO REGISTER EARLY! If registration reaches the cap before October 7, 2023 there will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Don't miss your opportunity to run this great and historic event!
7:00AM Race day registration (if available) and Packet PickUp
8:00AM Currahee Challenge 5K
9:00AM Chrrahee Challenge 10K (finish line will remain open until 11:30am)
Both the 5K and 10K are very strenuous courses. The start and finish line for both races is on Ayersville Road near the Currahee Memorial. The 5K runs approximately halfway up Currahee Mountain to the water stop and turns around. The 10K last half mile is especially steep. The turnaround for the 10K is at the historic elevation marker as seen on the right. This marker will be sitting on a table near the top of the mountain.
It is recommended that all 10K runners can complete the run in a 2-hour time frame. It is also recommended that all walkers register for the 5K event.
Medals presented for both the 5K and 10K to overall male/female, masters male/female and top three in 10-year age groups, 1st, 2nd and 3rd, starting at 10 & under through 80 & over.
The Currahee Challenge 5K/10K is proud to be a member of the Black Bag Race Series.
Finishline management and timing provided by Classic Race Services.
We get wet! Race start time may be delayed in 15-minute increments if storms are in the area.
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It turns out I cannot run this race and I have already registered..... can I receive a refund?
The answer to this question is YES if you have purchased the available RegShield event insurance. RegShield's scope of coverage includes but is not limited to;
– Last-minute work conflicts
– Injuries
– Family Emergencies
– Unexpected Illness
– Car Accidents
Give yourself peace of mind and include event insurance in your purchase.
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